Know something about mics?

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TheMackey

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I play online games and use ventrilo. My mic worked fine till 2 days ago, not sure what happened to it. It still picks up sound but only if i put the microphone IN my mouth and make low growling sounds. My troubleshooting went something like this:

1. Unplug mic and replug
2. check vols in windows (control panel)
3. check vols in ventrilo
4. removed mic filter (foamy thing)
5. update audio drivers (and codecs, just becasue)
6. purchase new mic

problem persists. Id like to mention that i also tried the mic(s) on serveral applications with same results, i find it quite difficult to concentrate on games while choking on my mic.

Specs are as follows:

3.4gh intel P4
1g mem
Nvidia gforce 6800 go
windows xp, home
realtek audio (realtek high definition audio)
DirectX 9.0c


not sure what else would help

oh an im using a laptop so it has a built in mic, i think i turned it off but im not sure. Im looking up my mobo info too, ill post that asap cause its onboard sound.
 
try going into the audio settings and look for the mic settings although plugging in a external mic should disable the onboard one also try using the onboard one and test it if it does the same thing (not working) then its likely the settings or your sound card is messed up
 
it works now, not sure why or how. i didnt do anything since i posted xcept put my computer on hybernate and log back on. Now im having strange problems but its software related so thanks for your time guys i think i can do it from here. If i find out what i did to fix it ill throw it up here in case someone else has this problem.
 
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